Natural Housecleaning Recipes

Recipes were found at www.tipnut.com Freshen Your Home With Eucalyptus Essential Oil ~ Eucalyptus is one of mother nature's most powerful disinfectants.  For an air freshener, mix 2 cups distilled water with 20 drops of eucalyptus essential oil from a health food store.  Use this mixture in a spray bottle as a natural air freshener without harmful chemicals.  Lemon or lavender essential oil are other wonderful, refreshing fragrances.  This can be used as an air freshener, a carpet or upholstery spray. Test a small area first for fabric discoloration and do not spray on wood surfaces.  Read on for more recipes from this website! Floor Cleaner ~ Add 1 tablespoon of liquid Castile soap to 1 gallon of hot water and 1/3 cup Borax. Mix in 1/4 tsp. to 1/2 tsp. of Eucalyptus oil. All Purpose Cleaner ~ Mix 1/2 cup vinegar with 1 cup hot water, add 1/8 tsp. liquid dish detergent (nothing with bleach), 6 drops Eucalyptus oil. Pour into a spray bottle and shake before each use. Soft Scrub Cleaner ~ Mix baking soda and liquid Castile soap until you have a smooth paste (some water can be added).  Stir in a few drops of the Eucalyptus oil. Take a damp sponge, dab into the paste and use to scrub over stained areas. Wipe off with a damp, clean cloth. Kitchen Spray Freshener ~ Fill a small spray bottle with lukewarm water and add 3 drops Eucalyptus oil (ratio is about 1 drop oil to 4 ounces water). Shake. Use on freshly washed surfaces as a fragrant rinse. Store away from sunlight. Garbage Pail Deodorizer ~ Mix 4 teaspoons Eucalyptus oil with 4 cups of baking soda. Store in an airtight plastic container. After cleaning garbage can, sprinkle a handful of baking soda mixture on the bottom (once dry). Tub and Sink Cleaner ~ Mix 1 cup baking soda and 15 drops Eucalyptus oil well then scrub onto bathroom tub and sink with a damp sponge. Allow to set for a bit before rinsing off with clear warm water.